Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in North Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,210 -39% vs national
Median hourly $17.89
10th percentile $28,100
90th percentile $64,040
Employed locally 240
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,100
    25th
    $32,850
    50th (median)
    $37,210
    75th
    $51,330
    90th
    $64,040

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Related occupations in North Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,540
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,880
    Food Preparation Workers$26,130
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,390
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in North Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in North Region of Texas is $17.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.31 or more per hour.

    Is North Region of Texas above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in North Region of Texas is 39% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in North Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $28,100 per year in North Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,850.